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Meaning of barracks
The primary meaning of the word "barracks" refers to a building or group of buildings used to house soldiers, especially in a military context.
Etymology of barracks
The word "barracks" has its origins in the 16th century, derived from the French "baraque", meaning "shed" or "hut", which is itself derived from the Spanish "baraca", meaning "shed" or "hut"
The term initially referred to a temporary shelter or hut, but over time it came to be used to describe more permanent structures used to house soldiers and other groups
Synonyms
garrison
quarters
dormitory
hostel
lodging
accommodation
housing
camp
cantonment
depot
encampment
billet
hutment
mess
dorm
hostelery
lodge
quarters
residence
habitation
dwelling
shelter
asylum
refuge
haven
sanctuary
encamp
bivouac
canton
billet
quarter
house
lodge
shelter
shanty
shack
hut
cabin
cottage
chalet
barracks room
dorm room
bedroom
chamber
apartment
suite
quarters
housing unit
living quarters
residential quarters
military quarters
army quarters
naval quarters
air force quarters
Definitions
- A building or group of buildings used to house soldiers, especially in a military context
- A place where people, especially soldiers, are lodged or accommodated
- A large building or group of buildings used to house people, especially in a institutional or communal setting
Usage Examples
- The soldiers were housed in barracks on the outskirts of the city
- The new barracks will provide modern accommodation for the troops
- The university has converted an old barracks into a student dormitory
Antonyms
mansion
palace
villa
estate
country house
farmhouse
cottage
bungalow
cabin
shack
hut
hovel
shanty
lean-to
tent
campground
park
garden
home
house
residence
dwelling
private quarters
luxury quarters
upscale housing
high-end accommodation
exclusive residence